Upcoming Events
Barriers to Meeting the Critical Needs of Gaza’s Elderly
Sept. 12, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
In Gaza, more than 2 million Palestinians live under Israel’s military blockade—and the effects are devastating. People face high unemployment, insufficient access to clean water and electricity, a deteriorating health care system, and many other challenges. To learn more, join AFSC and Issam Younis, director General of Al Mezan, the Center for Human Rights in Gaza, in this webinar. We’ll discuss how the blockade has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and how we can advocate for change.
No Way to Treat a Child campaign webinar
Sept. 19, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
Please join our monthly webinar from AFSC and Defense for Children International - Palestine on advocacy for Palestinian rights. In Palestine, students living under Israeli military occupation face daily challenges. In parts of the West Bank, schools are often located near Israeli military training zones, where Israeli forces fire live ammunition, tear gas, stun grenades, and other weapons. And in the last few years, Israeli authorities have intensified their efforts to demolish Palestinian schools. Join this webinar to learn more about the issues facing Palestinian students and how you can advocate for their right to education.
“Light in Gaza” book tour
Oct. 1 - Oct. 13
Are you in Portland, Seattle, San Diego, or the San Francisco Bay area? If so, join AFSC in person for a conversation with Palestinian author Yousef Aljamal, a contributor to our anthology "Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire." He'll share stories of Palestinians in Gaza living under Israeli blockade and what we can do to support their efforts for freedom, dignity, and rights.
